motivated
Translation
motivated, driven, keen
Examples
She is a highly motivated student.
She is a highly motivated student.
He is motivated by a desire to help.
He is motivated by a desire to help.
Grammar Patterns
a ((motivated)) person an enthusiastic person She is a motivated worker.
to be ((motivated)) by (sth.) to be driven by something He is motivated by money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: driven, ambitious, inspired; Antonyms: unmotivated, apathetic
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'motivate'. From Latin 'motivus' (moving).
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'motivated' has a 'motive' that keeps them going.